From May 5 to May 7, the soldiers of the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) participated in a large scale Field Training Exercise (FTX) at the Volunteer Training Site Catoosa, located in Tunnel Hill, Georgia. The purpose of this training was to enhance th ...
In a professionally developed video, Texas State Guard soldiers give their insight into the motivations behind their service in the State Guard. The soldiers passionately express their reasons for joining, emphasizing their deep-rooted sense of duty and h ...
35 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) from the Texas State Guard undertook a challenging training course at the NCO Academy in Camp Swift. This course was specifically designed to enhance NCO leadership skills and foster effective team building among the pa ...
The Georgia State Defense Force 4th Brigade recently conducted a drill over the weekend, focusing on vehicle training and safety. During the exercise, soldiers were provided with the opportunity to drive various types of vehicles, from The High Mobility M ...
Many State Defense Forces / State Guards throughout the nation have specialized units within their organization. They perform unique missions not regularly assigned to State Defense Forces such as Maritime Search & Rescue, Wildland Firefighting, and ...
As Hurricane Season fast approaches, the dedicated soldiers of the South Carolina State Guard are diligently preparing to safeguard their communities. Understanding the potential devastation and chaos that hurricanes can bring, these highly trained indivi ...
The Virginia Defense Force (VDF) recently conducted a large scale hurricane response exercise called "Spring Winds 2023". This exercise took place across eight different locations in the state. It aimed to enhance technical skills at both the individual a ...
Nearly Two Dozen Soldiers of The Georgia State Defense Force recently completed The Defense Force’s Basic Leader Course. This unique course provides the skills and training soldiers need to become Non-Commissioned Officers in The Georgia State Defense For ...
Colonel Darren Fitz Gerald started his military career in the early 90’s after graduating from the prestigious West Point Military Academy. After his graduation, Fitz Gerald served for 23 years as an officer in the United States Army, including tours in K ...
Today we are realeasing the first episode of our newest podcast, Scuttlebutt. This podcast features a group of knowledgeable co-hosts who discuss everything related to State Defense Forces in an informative and engaging way. From updates on recent mission ...
